Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £105 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | Ancoats, Manchester |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 199122 |
Summary
Location: Ancoats, Manchester
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Full-Time, Long Term
An inclusive and supportive primary school in Ancoats is looking for a compassionate and dedicated KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This long-term role focuses on providing targeted support to pupils with additional needs, helping them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally within a KS1 mainstream classroom.
You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to support pupils with EHCPs and those requiring additional learning or emotional support.
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Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning delays
Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning delays
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Implement EHCP strategies and personalised support plans
Implement EHCP strategies and personalised support plans
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Support emotional regulation, sensory needs, and positive behaviour management
Support emotional regulation, sensory needs, and positive behaviour management
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Deliver structured interventions to enhance learning and engagement
Deliver structured interventions to enhance learning and engagement
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Promote independence, inclusion, and positive relationships
Promote independence, inclusion, and positive relationships
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Collaborate effectively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
Collaborate effectively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
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Support pupils during daily routines and transitions throughout the school day
Support pupils during daily routines and transitions throughout the school day
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Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant
Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant
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Proven experience supporting children with additional or complex needs
Proven experience supporting children with additional or complex needs
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Knowledge of EHCPs, inclusive practice, and SEN strategies
Knowledge of EHCPs, inclusive practice, and SEN strategies
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Calm, patient, nurturing, and resilient approach
Calm, patient, nurturing, and resilient approach
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Confident in managing behaviour and supporting emotional needs
Confident in managing behaviour and supporting emotional needs
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A strong focus on inclusion and SEN support
A strong focus on inclusion and SEN support
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Ongoing guidance from experienced teaching and SEN staff
Ongoing guidance from experienced teaching and SEN staff
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A consistent, full-time role
A consistent, full-time role
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Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupils' development
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupils' development
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2024) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We act as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Full-Time, Long Term
An inclusive and supportive primary school in Ancoats is looking for a compassionate and dedicated KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This long-term role focuses on providing targeted support to pupils with additional needs, helping them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally within a KS1 mainstream classroom.
You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to support pupils with EHCPs and those requiring additional learning or emotional support.
-
Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning delays
Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning delays
-
Implement EHCP strategies and personalised support plans
Implement EHCP strategies and personalised support plans
-
Support emotional regulation, sensory needs, and positive behaviour management
Support emotional regulation, sensory needs, and positive behaviour management
-
Deliver structured interventions to enhance learning and engagement
Deliver structured interventions to enhance learning and engagement
-
Promote independence, inclusion, and positive relationships
Promote independence, inclusion, and positive relationships
-
Collaborate effectively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
Collaborate effectively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
-
Support pupils during daily routines and transitions throughout the school day
Support pupils during daily routines and transitions throughout the school day
-
Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant
Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant
-
Proven experience supporting children with additional or complex needs
Proven experience supporting children with additional or complex needs
-
Knowledge of EHCPs, inclusive practice, and SEN strategies
Knowledge of EHCPs, inclusive practice, and SEN strategies
-
Calm, patient, nurturing, and resilient approach
Calm, patient, nurturing, and resilient approach
-
Confident in managing behaviour and supporting emotional needs
Confident in managing behaviour and supporting emotional needs
-
A strong focus on inclusion and SEN support
A strong focus on inclusion and SEN support
-
Ongoing guidance from experienced teaching and SEN staff
Ongoing guidance from experienced teaching and SEN staff
-
A consistent, full-time role
A consistent, full-time role
-
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupils' development
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupils' development
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2024) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We act as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.